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DOC consolidates out-of-state inmates to Mississippi facility, inmate relatives share frustrations

BUTTE, Mont. -- As the Montana Department of Corrections looks to address Montana's inmate overcrowding problem, officials hope that a recent decision to consolidate all out-of-state inmates into one facility will be helpful in the long term. However, family members of inmates set to be transferred are

Data center visit reinforces support among some Butte commissioners, yet questions linger

The road trip provided context and content for Michele Shea’s deliberations about the pros and cons of hosting a Sabey Data Centers facility in Butte-Silver Bow County. Shea was one of six members of the Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners who traveled in late March to Quincy,

Rocker volunteer firefighters finish wildfire risk training

ROCKER, Mont. — Rocker volunteer firefighters completed wildfire risk assessment training hosted by the Montana DNRC. Members of the Rocker Volunteer Fire Department joined other volunteers for the training. They learned how to check homes and properties for wildfire risk. The training focused on factors that can affect whether a structure

Butte broken windows investigation leads to arrests across city

Butte, Mont. — The Butte-Silver Bow Law Enforcement Department reported Butte police were investigating numerous reports of broken windows across the city after damage was linked to projectiles fired from slingshots. According to the department, police carried out an extensive investigation throughout April 4, 2026 and took multiple suspects into

Butte Rescue Mission opens Center of Hope before Easter

Butte Rescue Mission opens Center of Hope before Easter

Butte, Mont. — The Butte Rescue Mission opened its new Center of Hope this week just before Easter, expanding how the homeless shelter serves people in need. The new building marks the end of a $2.5 million project that turned an empty warehouse on the Rescue Mission's campus

Ayana Gray: Data doesn’t add up for data center job predictions in Butte

Amongst the ever-growing buzz surrounding the Sabey Data Center proposed in Butte, a common source of excitement is the potential for new employment opportunities. However, the truth behind this data center job creation promise is underwhelming. Evidence shows that fewer jobs may be created than what officials claim, and

Early morning fire heavily damages Butte home

Early morning fire heavily damages Butte home

BUTTE, Mont. — The Butte-Silver Bow Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2700 block of Colusa Street early Thursday morning. Crews were called to the scene at 3:59 a.m. on March 27, 2026, according to a Facebook post from the fire department. Engine 2 arrived